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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]"He is making B and Cs in most classes and has a D in math. Diagnostic testing shows his above average in reading and average in math. He is extremely well behaved, but does have inattentive adhd."

I think this is an ADHD problem. You mention he is above average in reading and average in math, but the grades aren't translating. I'd look into medication and a tutor. [/quote]
This. You’re going to have a kid who feels like a failure needlessly. Get him meds and tutoring/summer school to fill the learning gaps. [/quote]
Another thought - since he’s above average in reading and average in math, he will be SO bored repeating 8th, which could lead to less interest/engagement and, especially for a boy with inattentive ADD, even worse grades.[/quote]

Disagree.  Being “bored” in school is nonsense.  There is always something to learn or you can supplement at home.  There are many non academic benefits to repeating, especially in OPs case.  But I do think it would be academically advantageous for him as well.  If he is average in math- repeating 8th grade will likely put him in Alg I for the new 8th grade year, which is a much better place to be than taking Alg I in 9th grade. [/quote]

It a reason to hold back. Yes kids are bored.  There are zero good reasons to hold back. Get tutoring to fill in the gaps.

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I'd rather not drug and tutor my kid to get them limping over the finish line if another year would give them time to mature and catch up. They only get one shot at high school.[/quote]
Repeating a year will not fix ADHD. Repeating a year for maturity is something you do at 5 or 6 years old, not in 8th grade. Doesn’t sound like you have a kid with ADHD (I do) and boredom is a huge issue (not because he’s super smart, but bc he has ADHD). [/quote]

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